Watch Me Win, Alpha

Alexander studied me, and the look in his eyes made me shift my feet uncomfortably. I crossed my arms over my white shirt, wishing that I had put on a bra before I had come here.

“Good evening, Mr. President,” I said, using his official title just to mess with him a little bit.

Alexander’s eyebrows rose, but he simply nodded at me in greeting.

Annoyance coursed through me, and my hands tightened into fists at my sides. Even though I had liked being left alone at work, I didn’t appreciate his silent treatment outside the office. Our conversation from late last night flashed through my mind. When he had talked about boundaries, did that mean that he didn’t even want to speak to me about anything outside of work? Was that how things were going to be from now on?

Alexander walked over to Mike, who was by his kitchen counter, pulling out the medicine that I had brought him.

I thought he would comment on my purchases, but he didn’t. Alexander sat down on Mike’s couch and began to read his book.

I didn’t know why his indifference toward me was grating on my nerves, but my jaw clenched. Suddenly, I just wanted to leave and go back to my quiet apartment. I haven’t had a lot of alone time recently, and I craved solitude away from Alexander and his too–quiet company.

“Thanks again, Mike,” I said and turned around, heading for the door, purposely not saying goodbye to Alexander because I was feeling petty.

“Oh, Olivia…”

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Chapter 173

De Vouchers

my tracks, and I turned around to face

your stomach feeling?

last night. Damn it. Was there anyone in this city who wasn’t

much better,” I replied stiffly.

me a searching look. “Make sure to stay home this weekend

didn’t falter. “Sure thing,” I replied

of Mike’s

I was staying home this

*Olivia*

duffel bag and three takeout coffee cups. Thankfully, my stomach was

asked her before I took a

our souls,”

had only been a day without it, that first sip tasted like liquid gold. I closed my eyes and sighed in

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to meet us in the parking garage across the street in ten minutes,” Ava said and adjusted the

safe to invite him along?” I asked. “I don’t want to put him in danger. Chloe isn’t someone that we should

the phone. She had suggested bringing her younger brother, who was on summer vacation, along for our

dangerous not to bring him,” Ava said as we walked

you mean?” I pressed the elevator button and